Klarborg Bette Etly & Bror Peter Advent Candle
When you have kiddos, the holiday season becomes more about awaiting Santa’s arrival and trying to keep the house from falling apart. But moms deserve some holiday magic, too. Being able to find little moments of self-care and celebration amidst the whirlwind of the holiday season is key to surviving. That’s why advent calendars for moms are an absolute must for the mom you treasure in your life.
Getting to take a few precious moments to herself to open up or do something just for herself is rare, but with an advent calendar, you give her daily reminder (and permission) to do just that.
Here, our top picks for advent calendars for moms—from candles and wine to chocolate and more.
Chances are high you know a mom who needs a little peace in her life during the holiday season This countdown candle is a Scandinavian tradition made in Denmark, and features cutest elf designs. Plus this ivory candle is not only a great festive decoration, it adds a moment of light to an otherwise stressful day for mama. Each day leading up to Christmas Eve, she can take a couple minutes to light the candle, pause for a few moments and embrace the magic of the season amidst all the chaos in her house.
Why we love it:
- Woman-founded
- Cutest elf design
- A different way to count down the days until Christmas Eve
Price: $24.99
Numi Organic Tea Advent Calendar
Here’s what you’re giving your mom friend when you gift this organic tea calendar: getting the kids to sleep and then curling up and unwinding with a different cup of tea every day leading up to Christmas. Sounds heavenly, right? For the tea-lovin’ mama, it’s a holiday miracle! This advent calendar has 24 different teas with daily inspirational quotes to give her a little motivation that she’s doing your best this December.
Why we love it:
- Variety of tea flavors, like Aged Earl Grey, Moroccan Mint, Rooibos Chai, Orange Spice, White Rose and Chocolate Pu-erh.
- Pure ingredients
- Daily inspirational quotes
Price: $17
Laithwaites Wine Advent Calendar
Behind each window, she will find the cutest mini bottle of wine—and then be able to ‘bottoms up’ to release the day. Each bottle pours a very generous glass of wine leading up to Christmas— from crisp whites to bold reds and festive sparkling wines, this calendar gives her a great way to have a glass with dinner, unwind each night after the kids are fast asleep or sip on while she’s wrapping up presents.
Why we love it:
- 24 different wines, no repeat blends
- Cute holiday design to blend in with decor
- Glass bottles
Price: $149
European Deli Lebkuchen-Schmidt Advent Calendar
One day, she’ll take the kids across the Atlantic to visit the quintessential, bucket-list worthy Christmas markets in Europe. But for now, she can just indulge in some of the traditional desserts of the season. Each day gives a different German treat, from gingerbread to chocolate. This calendar gives a little sweet treat to look forward to each day and adds a little magic (and a lot of yum) to her holiday season.
Why we love it:
- Delicious German treats
- Adorable design that even the kids will love
- Has everything from gingerbread, chocolate to biscuits
Price: $60
Skin Pharm’s Advent Calendar
All moms need pampering year-round, but during the holidays, it’s even more important. Enter: Skin Pharm’s dreamy advent calendar. It is packed with 12 days of luxurious skincare treats to give her a mini spa day as she recovers from parties, gatherings, daycare closures and you know, festive chaos. . With everything from crystal clear clarifying pads, eye sculpts and high-beam brightening lotions, it has everything she needs to feel radiant.
Why we love it:
- Full-size products
- Great for a little self-care each day
- $300 value
Price: $150
Dandelion Chocolate 2024 Advent Calendar
Raise your hand if the mom in your life is a sucker for chocolate. We’re right there with her—and we’re drooling over this advent calendar. Behind each of the beautifully crafted doors, the calendar highlights twenty-five of the most inventive chocolatiers in North America, across fifteen states and one Canadian Province. Plus: each chocolate-filled box doubles as a tree ornament, so she gets to indulge in a treat each day, while adding a little extra sparkle to her holiday decor, too.
Why we love it:
- Quality chocolates
- Option for a calendar for two
- Boxes double as ornament
Price: $185
Compartes Garden Advent Calendar
For the mom who has elevated tastebuds, this calendar offers the best gourmet artisanal chocolates, each handcrafted in California. Luxurious, delicious and beautiful, they make each day leading up to Christmas a little bit sweeter. Plus the chocolates are as stunning as they are yummy.
Why we love it:
- 24 of their best selling chocolates
- Garden themed
- Flavors like Honey Lavender, Caramel Apple, Peanut Butter Banana, Lemon Poppyseed, Passionfruit, Strawberry Cheesecake, Coffee Toffee and Raspberry Rose
Price: $110
MANTLE Advent Calendar
A couple minutes of pampering can be hard to come by during December, but with this advent calendar, she’ll be able to get a little extra glow this holiday season. With 12 days of high-end luxurious skincare and wellness products, it’s a special and splurge-worthy way to remind the mom in your life that she deserves the finest things in life, too.
Why we love it:
- Five full size products
- Results-driven products
- High-quality natural ingredients
Price: $240
Bonne Maman 2024 Limited Edition Advent Calendar,
While the kiddos can have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, mama wants something a little more lux when she enjoys an English muffin, waffle or baked goods. This Bonne Maman advent calendar features 24 different spreads of preserves—from strawberry and raspberry to peach and more
Why we love it:
- Limited editions spreads
- Flavors like caramel with coffee, apricot with orange blossom, guava and raspberry and rose
- Beautiful Santa’s gift train illustration
Price: $45
Benefit the Gorgeous Grocer
Love your self-care and need a little bit more amidst the holiday chaos? This advent calendar gives you all the goodies to have you looking and feeling your best. It has 24 days of surprises that are perfect for gifting (or taking for yourself). With Benefit classic products like the POREfessional and BADgal BANG mascara, moms will love this advent calendar.
Why we love it:
- Comes with 24 different products
- Cutest grocery basket design
- Worth the price
Price: $164
Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights
Being a mom can make it hard to stay organized. Your house probably feels like a warzone filled with Christmas wrapping, tinsel and things that you said you would put away yesterday. With this advent calendar, it’ll give you a little dose of joy with stationary—think bookmarks, stickers, erasers, washi tape and pencils.
Why we love it:
- Comes in a box organizer
- Designed in London
- High quality packaging
Price: $175
Swarovski Annual Edition Advent Calendar
If you want to feel a little luxurious and bougie this December, this advent calendar gives you all the classic holiday vibes. Swarovski is a timeless holiday gift, and this calendar comes with 25 doors of beautiful crystallized trinkets like carriages, snowflakes and enchanting characters. Is it expensive? For sure. But you grew a human from scratch, and we think you deserve it.
Why we love it:
- Cutest snowy journey design
- A surprise every day, including Christmas day!
- Totals $5,283 facets
Price: $1,200
Williams Sonoma Chuck’s Luxury Advent Calendar
Love little treats and cooking? These are the cutest little seasonings, sweets, condiments and cookware-inspired ornaments that will help you add a little personal touch to your Christmas tree this year. With little gourmet delights you’ll crave opening each box everyday. Plus, it’s not only tasty but practical. These little goodies can be saved for special meals, when you want to spice up a holiday meal.
Why we love it:
- Cutest ornaments inspired by cookware
- Little treats like jams and mustard
- Holiday design that will make it seem like another Christmas decoration
Price: $299.95 – $599.90
Galison Home for the Holidays 500-Piece Advent Puzzle
This advent calendar is a great way for moms to find relaxing quality time by yourself or with the entire family. Each day reveals a new puzzle piece that will eventually assemble a holiday picture. It’s super stress free and a great way for you to slow down, grab a cup of tea and just enjoy putting a puzzle together. Plus, by the end of the month, you’ve created a festive decoration.
Why we love it:
- Fun activity
- Features a Christmas scene on the box
- Comes with a storage box for the puzzle after
Price: $24.99
